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I can see problems with it. 1) Council has no plans on website for dormer planning application. Only decision available. To find exact volume is tricky. Any suggestions? 2) Even if some I find out volume added in 2006 as part of planning application, As I'm adding new dormer then it gonna...

Does that mean if it's a 'no' answer then we can challenge it or amend the plan to get a 'yes'. I'm confused so need some help as it giving me hard time. Let me explain my situation. I purchased a semi detached house 6 months back. The property already has small rear dormer (4m wide*2...

How to be clear on pd rights? The property is not in conservation area, listed building etc. To me, I'm in my pd rights but hard to prove without CLPD.

Hi, I am planning to do submit a certificate of lawful development for my rear dormer replacement with larger dormer. I want know experts on this forum if i can submit the certificate of lawful development myself. Is it an easy process to do it? Can I increase the dormer size under permitted...

It's helpful, thank you.

thank you for sharing the details. very good point on the CCTV cameras. I somehow managed to skip it from my initial post.

Hi, With increased number of the window companies, I'm finding it really confusing which company to go for the installation. I thought that I will choose company offering best product with essential certificates. I'm looking on the advise on which certificates to look for apart from FENSA...

The most debatable and controversial question from last few years so thought of again going to find general view on this topic.

Thank you. Any idea if it falls under PD or planning permission?

Hi, I'm looking to replace the existing smaller dormer on the loft with larger dormer with full width of the roof. The loft is already converted from hip to gable. Will this building work covered under permitted development or planning permission? Will the cost be fairly less than full...

Hi, I'm looking to renovate my semi-detached house and take this opportunity to install smart home system. My needs are very basic features like lights and radiators (underfloor heating) automation. Main thing, I want to cover is robust internet connectivity so will go for CAT6 wiring. I'm on...

Hi Experts, I have recently purchased a semi-detached 1930s house. As a part of the internal renovation, I want to change the turning of the staircase by making it straight from bend at bottom part. The problem is that currently staircase at 1/2 steps might not have 2m headroom at the bend...

Firstly thank you for your reply. The property has loft already converted with rear dormer and hip to gable roof conversion. I'm fine to take planning permission but architect has a view local council won't approve double story side extension due to roof already covered to gable. Is there a norm...

Hi, I'm new to this forum so apologies if this is a common question as I couldn't find any straight forward answer. I have purchased a semi detached house which already has a Hip to gable loft converted with rear dormer and ground floor side extension. I want to do 1st floor side extension to...